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Resolution determining the existence of an emergency and the need to make emergency repairs in response to the February 2023 flooding event at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with ServePro of South San Francisco for emergency facility restoration work in an amount not to exceed $83,708.17.
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WHEREAS, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on February 9, 2023, a toilet valve broke on the third floor, which resulted in significant flooding of the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center; and
WHEREAS, when the valve catastrophically failed, a pressurized potable water line sent thousands of gallons of fresh water into all three floors of the center; and
WHEREAS, once the water was shut off, Building Maintenance Division and Fire Department staff worked to remove standing water from the building; and
WHEREAS, despite their quick and arduous efforts, water damage was incurred, including damage to ceiling tiles, the fire alarm system, carpeting, and hardwood and tile floors; and
WHEREAS, to remediate such dangerous conditions, and understanding the urgent need to remove water as quickly as possible and the specialized equipment required to prevent further damage to the facility and development of mold, a local restoration vendor, ServPro of South San Francisco, was immediately called; and
WHEREAS, at the time of authorizing restoration work, the site was in a fragile and hazardous condition; and
WHEREAS, without taking emergency actions, the additional time that it takes to create bid documents, solicit public bids, and locate a responsive contractor willing to undertake the project would prolong the dangerous and hazardous condition created by the flood and the rapid and permanent deterioration of the Teglia Center; and
WHEREAS, due to the emergent nature of the work, restoration was performed on a time and materials basis totaling $83,708.17; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, the City Council adopted a resoluti...
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